Bonaly Country ParkSat 20 Sept
Local event
Local event
Explanation of event types
Local events are usually low key and in the 'localised' area, ideal for newcomers to try the sport and Training events are non competitive and used for training and coaching, aimed at members of the club, but they can attract people from neighbouring clubs, and are often ideal for newcomers to try the sport. Regional events attract participants from around the local Region, National events are high quality competitions that will attract people from far away, Major events are Major Events such as a British Championships. Virtual events are where there are no physical controls being used. Your presence at a control is registered using an App on your mobile phone, normally the free MapRun App.
Terrain type: Forest & Moorland
Results
Officials' Reports
Planners' Comments
My thanks to:-
David Lane for helping put out the controls in the morning.
David Gow, David and Hanne Robertson for helping to collect the controls after the event.
The nature of the terrain meant it was hard to avoid a large amount of climb in the courses. The map is split by Torduff Reservoir so I decided to locate the White, Yellow and Orange courses on the former golf course with the other courses crossing into the Bonaly part.
I decided to try to plan the Green and Blue courses without needing to use double sided maps therefore the maps had a cluttered look. As the Bonaly part of the map had the potential for technically harder orienteering I made as much use of that part and used the Torduff part to make up the distance.
Mark Kassyk
Organisers' Comments
Everyone was a star today, collectively creating a fantastic buzz in the wonderfully warm and welcoming Tiphereth Centre.
Special thanks to Catriona, Kirsten and Matt for their inspired presentation of the O-Zone; a place for Juniors (and adults) to meet and play with O-themed Lego courses, games and colouring-sheets.
Mark's courses were much complimented; the Start Team worked long and hard and got pretty wet, Registration and the Help desk were as busy as ever; the Mary Erskine group were bigger than ever, there were loads of young families; there was Junior Training at two levels.
Pretty good event altogether really, thanks to each and every one of you who contributed in any way, as competitor or volunteer helper.
Janet Clark
Overview
Local event in Bonaly Country park on the northern slopes of the Pentland Hills close to the Edinburgh City Bypass
Pre-event Information
Location Info
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Near: Edinburgh Lat,Lng: 55.8991,-3.2683 Postcode: EH13 0EF
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Directions / Parking
The meeting point will be at the Hoyland House Hall (part of the Tiphereth Centre), 37-39 Torphin Road, Edinburgh EH13 0PG
By vehicle: Parking will be at the dedicated Hoyland House Hall car park located on Torphin Road 50m after crossing the City Bypass (look out for marshals). Overflow parking further along Torphin Road. Do not park in the adjacent bus turning circle and be considerate to residents.
Edinburgh based orienteers are welcome to join the newly expanded Edinburgh Orienteers - Car sharing WhatsApp group. Please contact email hidden; JavaScript is required for the joining link.
Public Transport Options
By bus: Lothian bus number 16 has its terminus at the bus circle next to the parking. Lothian bus no 10 has stops within walking distance. https://www.lothianbuses.com/
By Bike: A variety of quiet cycle route maps throughout the city are available on the Edinburgh City Council Quiet Routes web pages. It will be possible to lock your bike and leave bags at Registration while you run
Map / Terrain
Terrain: Open moorland with patches of woodland on a steep hillside bounded by fences. Plenty of rock and contour detail and a moderate path network.
Map: Produced by Peel Land Surveys in 2022, based on a PG plot by Stirling Surveys. Minor updates in 2023.
Course maps will printed at 1:7500 or 1:4000 and 5m CI (TBC) on waterproof paper with control descriptions on the front, no loose descriptions on the day
Safety Notes
- Other Users: This area is very well used by the general public, including walkers, cyclists and runners. Please respect their right to be there at the same time as you are orienteering.
- Dogs: Competitor’s dogs are allowed and should be kept under very close control at all times.
- SAFETY NOTE RE DOGS: Please give any dog walkers you encounter whilst running on your course extra space ie don’t run too close, especially if their dog/dogs are off lead. This applies to all competitors, not just those running with a dog. We always need to respect other people's right to be there.
- Course Closure Time: All courses have a closure time of 4pm after which controls will start to be brought in . All competitors should be back at Download by 4pm..
- You must report to Download even if you do not complete your course, so we know you are back safely, and we don’t have to mount a search for you.
- Please check the weather forecast on the day and dress appropriately. The area can be exposed especially when windy and the grassy slopes slippery of wet, so please wear the most appropriate clothing and footwear for the course you are entering.
- There will be undergrowth (gorse), although the courses have been planned to avoid the worst if it, full leg cover is recommended. especially for the long courses.
- There will also be mud and fallen leaves making for slippery surfaces.
Course Information
There are a range of courses to suit all abilities
- White and Yellow for beginners and young juniors
- Orange for improvers and older juniors
- Long Orange for adult improvers and runners
- Green and Blue and courses for more experienced orienteers
All courses have a degree of climb and some out-of-bounds areas are marked on the map, with red hatching, which are mostly fields which must not be crossed.
The course lengths and climb are provisional at this stage subject to final controlling.
| Course | Length | Climb |
| Blue | 5.0km | 265m |
| Green | 4.4km | 235m |
| Long Orange | 3.5km | 210m |
| Orange | 2.4km | 160m |
| Yellow | 1.6km | 120m |
| White | 0.9km | 55m |
Entry Details
Pre-Entry and pre payment via RaceSignUp are required for this event. Entries open on Wednesday 10th September and will close at 6pm on Friday 19th September
However to be guaranteed a course map on waterproof paper for your chosen course you MUST pre-enter by 8pm on Monday 15th September.
On the RaceSignUp page (first time users will need to create an account) you can view an entry list for all competitors and their chosen start blocks (scroll down to the Start List section). Please note that you can arrive at the start any time within your block.
Entry Fees: We have a range of Individual entry fees, following membership restructuring by British Orienteering and increases in levy charges, to support insurance cover for all competitors
| Category | BOF Members | SOA Members | Non Members |
| Seniors (26 and over) | £4.50 | £5.50 | £6.50 |
| Juniors/Students/Young adults (21-25) | £2.50 | £3.50 | £4.50 |
As well as individuals the entry system also allows pairs, groups or families who wish to go round a course together (sharing one map and one dibber) to enter using a sliding scale of fees. Full details of how to enter pairs and groups (or as a Student) are on the RaceSignUp entry page. NB The RaceSignUp entry process for these categories has also changed for 2024
| Category | BOF members | SOA only members | Non members |
| 2 Seniors | £5.50 | £6.50 | £7.50 |
| 2 Juniors | £3.00 | £4.00 | £5.00 |
| 1 Senior + 1 Junior | £5.00 | £6.00 | £7.00 |
| 1 Senior + 2 Juniors | £5.50 | £6.50 | £7.50 |
| 2 Seniors + 1 Junior | £6.00 | £7.00 | £8.00 |
| 2 Seniors + 2 Juniors | £6.50 | £7.50 | £8.50 |
| 2 Seniors + 3 Juniors | £7.00 | £8.00 | £9.00 |
SportIdent (SI) electronic timing will be used.
We have SI dibbers for hire free of charge via the pre-entry system but there is a £30 charge if lost.
If you would like to buy your own SI-Card then a variety are available directly from SportIdent UK. The choice may be confusing and it may help you to know that the SI-Cards which ESOC hires out are very similar to the most basic model shown on the linked page - the SI-Card 8.
Registration and Start times
Registration: Registration, Download and toilets will be in Hoyland House Hall. Registration will be open from 12:45 -14.15.
- Entry on the Day (EOD) if maps are still available. Payment by cash or by card/contactless. Please try to have the correct money if at all possible.
- Collection of hired dibbers, White and Yellow maps:
- Advice and help for beginners
Start Times: From 13.00 to 14.30 with course closure at 4pm (TBC). You should be back at Download by 4pm as controls will start to be brought in by then so if you think you'll take a long time to complete your course please enter early so you can choose an early start time.
Facilities
Toilets and bag drop at Registration
Dog restrictions
Well-behaved dogs on a lead or very close control are welcome.
Contacts / Officials
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